Following in his grandfather's footsteps, Dale began building furniture at a young age taking influence from Nakashima & Krenov. As his art evolved, he wanted to do more hands-on building. Now in his small Wisconsin studio, Dale's hand tools and a work bench take the place of the machinery & power tools. He finds joy in repurposing urban lumber destined for landfills or fireplaces. Dale even mills the lumbar himself with Alaskan chainsaw mill.